nhu yếu
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ɲu˧˧ ʔiəw˧˦]Huế [ɲʊw˧˧ ʔiw˨˩˦]Saigon [ɲʊw˧˧ ʔiw˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nhu yếu means of prime necessity; necessary.
Chinese characters: 需要
Meanings of nhu yếu in English
Adjective
- of prime necessity, necessary
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 需要 (“necessity”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nhu yếu mean in English?
nhu yếu (adjective) means "of prime necessity; necessary".
How do you pronounce nhu yếu?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲu˧˧ ʔiəw˧˦]; Saigon [ɲʊw˧˧ ʔiw˦˥]. Tones: nhu — level tone (ngang), yếu — rising tone (sắc).
Is nhu yếu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nhu yếu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 需要.